For Program Information please contact:
Harris Grant,
Chair,
Room 32
Atlanta Technical College
1560 Metropolitan Parkway
Atlanta GA 30310
404.225.4541.

gharris@atlantatech.edu


VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS - DIPLOMA

The Visual Communications program prepares students for employment in design studios, inplant design departments, advertising agencies, and other firms producing advertising and graphic designs. The Visual Communications program provides learning opportunities which introduce, develop, and reinforce academic and occupational knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program of study emphasizes computer generated graphic design. Additionally, the program provides opportunities to upgrade present knowledge and skills or to retrain in the area of visual communications. Graduates of the program receive a Visual Communications diploma.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
ATC’s Career Placement Office is available to assist students in finding employment in their occupational fields. Location: Cleveland Dennard Building, Suite 128

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS
* Must be 16 years of age
* Official high school or GED transcript is required to apply
* Achievement of minimum program admission scores in Reading, Language, and Math
* Transfer of previous post secondary credits will be determined by the registrar.
Student Performance/Graduation Requirements: Students must maintain a 2.0 grade point average and complete all required courses to graduate.

CORE COURSES
Curriculum
Essential General Core Courses
1. Courses  
Credits
EMP 100 Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development
3
ENG 111 Business English
5
ENG 112 Business Communications
5
MAT 111 Business Math
5
Total
18
2. Essential Occupational Courses
SCT 100 Introduction to Microcomputers
3
VCM 121 Introduction to Computer Graphics
3
VCM 124 Drawing
4
VCM 127 Design I
4
VCM 130 Publication Design
4
VCM 133 Typography
4
VCM 136 Digital Photo Editing
4
VCM 139 Photography
5
Total
31
Completion of one specialization is required (Print Design or Web Design)
VCM 201 Vector Drawing
4
VCM 204 Advertising Layout and Design
4
VCM 207 Design II
4
VCM 210 Advanced Print Design
4
VCM 213 Printing and Print Production
4
VCM 216 Print Portfolio
4
VCM 240 Portfolios and Presentations Exit Review
3
OR
Web Design Courses
VCM 221 Presentation Design
4
VCM 224 Web Graphics
4
VCM 227 Introduction to Web Design
4
VCM 230 Web Animation
4
VCM 233 Advanced Web Design
4
VCM 236 Audio / Visual Portfolio
4
VCM 240 Portfolios and Presentations Exit Review
3
Total
27
   
 
  Minimum Quarter-hour Credits Required for Graduation
76
  Minimum Program Length in Quarters
5
  Estimated Program Cost
$4,681